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What the Big Waterfowl Survey Numbers Tell Us about This Year’s Duck Season

Can we assume that an estimated eight percent jump in breeding ducks means we'll all see more birds at our blinds come fall?

Game Profiles: The Wild Boar

As America’s top conservationists, we recognize that few species need to be managed more than the wild pig. This non-native, invasive animal matures at 6 months of age, reproduces at alarming rates, has no natural predators, eats almost anything and thrives in any habitat.

Duck Numbers Down Six Percent

A USFWS survey that indicates a 6-percent drop in the total duck population. What does it mean?

Are Whitetail Populations Destined to Decline?

Deer populations are down by about 2.8 million since 2008. Some biologists are alarmed by this, while others believe it’s natural and healthy for the overall herd.

Duck Populations Hit All-Time High

We duck hunters are prone to irrational optimism. How else do you explain a group of people who can spend an entire day freezing our butts off in windy, pounding surf for just a duck or two (if we're lucky), only to go home, convince ourselves tomorrow will be better, and do it all over again? All we need is the slightest indication the duck hunting may improve.

How Coyotes Affect Deer Herds

Deer managers and hunters are still learning how to deal with coyotes for the good of deer herds and ecosystems.

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